Abstract

LLORENTE PELAYO, Sandra et al. A misterious stomach dilatation. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2020, vol.22, n.85, pp.67-71.  Epub Aug 03, 2020. ISSN 1139-7632.

Ascaridiasis is one of the most common parasitosis worldwide. It is especially prevalent in underdeveloped tropical countries where hygienic and socioeconomic conditions favor transmission. The parasite cycle is enteric-pneumo-enteric, and begins with the oral intake of eggs from it. The infestation can be asymptomatic or produce gastrointestinal or respiratory symptoms during pulmonary passage (eosinophilic pneumonitis and Loeffler syndrome). During intestinal phase, it can cause intermittent mild diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. Rarely, intestinal obstruction, acute appendicitis, invagination, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, liver abscess or peritonitis appear. We report a case, atypically, with a mega-stomach.

Keywords : Ascaris; Gastric dilatation; Parasites.

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